Sermons on Serpents:

"The Water's Fine"

Contributed by J. Curtis Goforth, O.s.l. on Jan 6, 2005

The Baptism of the Lord First Sunday in Ordinary Time

One of my favorite movies is made by the Coen Brothers. It is called “O Brother, Where Art Thou.” It features George Clooney and John Turturro as these escaped convicts in the depression of the 1930’s in America. George Clooney is a smooth-talker in jail for practicing law without a license. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Face To Face: Fellowship In Jesus Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Sep 26, 2010

God has given us the antidote for loneliness and broken relationships: Fellowship with one another in Jesus Christ.

FACE TO FACE #2: FELLOWSHIP IN JESUS INTRO TO TOPIC: We are living in a social networking generation. We can’t allow online social networking to take the place of real world friendships • New depression today – no new friends to want to be friends with on Facebook. OPENING TEXT: “So the Lord ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:7

Denomination: *other

"Who Is This Jesus? He Is The "Word".

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 5, 2012

This is an Advent Sermon based on John 1:1. John takes us to Genesis 1 where the "Word", the Logos, existed when there was no light, no air, no matter, no galaxies. The "Word" becomes a person whom people could see and touch so that human beings might no

In Jesus Holy Name December 5, 2012 Mid Week Advent I Redeemer “Who Is This Jesus? He Is the Word” I love the opening three words: “In the beginning…” Wait! When was the beginning? Wait. Was there a beginning? Our solar system ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1

Denomination: Lutheran

Life Revelations

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Dec 3, 2013

In this life we all should have a better understanding of the great need, great love, great suffering, great purpose, great privilege and our great responsibility.

Quotes: “Before we can see properly we must first shed our tears to clear the way.” -An ancient tribal proverb from India. “Life is the first gift, love is the second, and understanding the third.” ― Shannon L. Alder “The Word of God is not Passive but ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

God With Us Sermon Ii: Blessed Be God's Choice Of A Good Man - Joseph Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Sep 12, 2020

In times of trouble fomented by anti-Christian and anarchist rulers of darkness, mature Christians are encouraged by the Story of Redemption in which God chose a good man to implement God's Prophesied Plan of Salvation.

BLESSED BE GOD OUR FATHER’S CHOICE OF A GOOD MAN TO IMPLEMENT GOD’S PROPHESIED PLAN When my brother twenty years my senior was asked by me - while gathering information for writing our family history - to sum up our dad’s life in a just a few words, he simply said: “He was a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

A Hardened Heart

Contributed by Robert Baldwin on Aug 2, 2004

God was teaching Pharoah that he was no match for God.

A Hardened Heart (Exodus 7:1-13) Intro. The first six chapters of Exodus tell us of Moses, his birth, his preparation, his faults and his arguments. He is the Deliverer, certainly a type of our Lord. The next six chapters will tell of the deliverance of the nation of Israel, the picture and the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 7:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Warfare

Contributed by Daniel Difranco on Oct 6, 2007

A basic overview of Spiritual Warfare

Spiritual Warfare Have you accepted Jesus Christ as your personal savior? Have you repented of your sins and made a commitment to walk a new way of life? If you have answered ‘yes’ to these two questions, then you are in the middle of the greatest battle taking place on earth right now. This ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:11-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hope In The Face Of Death Series

Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Dec 1, 2006

First in a four part series on how Jesus revealed his promise of Jesus. The series leads up to Christmas. Today’s is on the gravity of our sin, and yet the giving of God’s hope and promise even then

Jesus: God’s Promise of Hope for a World in Need Hope in the Face of Death Introduction “I don’t like the idea of being picked as a number.” "It began with a syringe in my arm," he said, [In-between] was a special meal of his choice two steaks, a baked potato, salad, bread, apple pie, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God, Our Savior Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 3, 2007

In Genesis chapter 3 we witness the "creator God" who must now become the "Savior God" in order to redeem fallen mankind from his own foolish choices.

Genesis Series # 2 CHCC: January 14, 2007 God, Our Savior Genesis 3 INTRODUCTION: Last week, we talked about Genesis chapters 1 and 2. At the end of chapter 2, we left Adam and Eve living in a Perfect Paradise – enjoying perfect weather, perfect health, the perfect marriage, and everything ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lies Of The Emeny Series

Contributed by Tom Feola on Mar 21, 2012

We can overcome a lie as we see the truth of the Word of God

#2.Satan's weapon: lies Satan came to Eve as the serpent, the subtle deceiver. Revelation 12:9 (NKJV) 9 So the great dragon was cast out, that serpent of old, called the Devil and Satan, who deceives the whole world; he was cast to the earth, and his angels were cast out with him. John 8:44 ...read more

Scripture: John 8:44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Redemption, Sin And The Cross

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Nov 22, 2011

This was preached at Fort Carson and the Air Force Academy, CO

Redemption, Sin and The Cross By Chaplain (Captain) Steve Satterfield, US Army 29 August 2010, Prussman Chapel, Ft. Carson, CO 13 Sept 2010, Air Force Academy, CO I lived at the infamous Abu Ghraib prison for two months AFTER all the bad things happened. There were about 100 Airmen working for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 111:9-10

Denomination: Vineyard

The Story Of Two Big Heads

Contributed by Matthew Morine on Oct 24, 2007

Has pride ever hurt a relationship before? If so, would you like some help in dealing with pride? Here is a sermon about solving the pride problem in relationships. Think about it, less fights, conflict, sounds good.

THE STORY OF TWO BIG HEADS GENESIS 3:1-13 THEME: PRIDE DESTROYS RELATIONSHIPS Most teenagers bring home the report card. Parents look at the card hoping to see some B’s but mostly A’s from their child. If there are C’s and D’s, the parents are disappointment with the teenager. There is a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hide And Seek

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Dec 17, 2009

We, who were ceated for the express purpose of having fellowship with God, have a tendency to work incredibly hard at abandoning Him.

HIDE AND SEEK Matthew 10:26-27 What does it mean to "abandon," "forsake," or "leave alone" the omnipresent God, God who is everywhere. How is that possible? It is ONLY possible if God allows us to leave, allows us to turn our back upon God Himself. Yes, it is much like the parent playing "Hide and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:26-27

Denomination: Church Of God

What Is The Soul? Series

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Mar 10, 2019

What is the Soul, and what does it do? This message looks at the creation of man and how the soul relates to us and our salvation.

Opening Remarks and Introduction Tonight, we start a new series at Concordia called Soul Keeping. What is a soul? The word SOUL may be one of the most over-used and under-defined terms in our language. Let me show you why I say that. See if you can complete these: 1. If you have trouble ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:4-24, Isaiah 59:2, Genesis 3:15, Genesis 1:22

Denomination: Lutheran

Avoiding Deception In The End Times

Contributed by Glynda Lomax on Aug 15, 2018

The Bible warns of coming deceptions. How can we avoid being among the deceived?

I want to talk to you today about deception. Especially end times deceptions, but deception in any form is something we should learn to discern. In November of 1978 a horrible tragedy occurred. Jim Jones caused over 900 people to drink cyanide-laced Koolaid to commit suicide in a jungle in Guyana. ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic